Vanadium carbide, 99%

Vanadium carbide, 99%

Description:

This chemically stable carbide is widely used in cutting tools, coatings, and high-performance alloys due to its extreme hardness and resistance to oxidation. It enhances mechanical properties in metalworking and industrial applications, making it a valuable additive in tungsten carbide composites.

Features

• Chemical Formula: VC.

• Molecular Weight: 62.95 g/mol.

• Appearance: Black crystalline powder.

• Melting Point: 2810°C.

• Density: 5.77 g/mL at 25°C.

• Hardness: Mohs hardness of 9–9.5, making it one of the hardest metal carbides.

• Thermal Stability: Resistant to oxidation up to 300°C.

Uses

• Cutting Tools & Wear-Resistant Coatings: Improves durability and performance in metalworking applications.

• High-Temperature Alloys: Used in superalloys for aerospace and industrial machinery.

• Battery & Electronics Research: Investigated for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries.

• Ceramic & Composite Materials: Enhances strength and wear resistance in advanced materials.

Catalog Number:11366508